Artificial and pre-lit Christmas trees may not be so charming, with their lead-based chemicals that could potentially cause cancer.

KXAN Austin News received e-mails from two different concerned viewers who bought different brands of pre-lit artificial trees with health warnings on the packaging about lead in the lights.

Both said the warning was in tiny print and only in English, so it could be easy to miss.

"We read on the box that it said 'contains toxic chemicals and lead' and to be sure and wash our hands," said Albert Sander.

"Everybody touches it, puts it together," said Melody Hunley. "It's in your face, and the cord is all throughout it, because it's a pre-lit tree, so you can't really avoid it."

The pre-lit artificial trees are being sold at multiple locations. The trees mentioned were purchased Garden Ridge and Family Dollar locations.

Customers should check the packaging for the warnings in fine print.